Coolant water, how can I drain it and put it back?

Tiny
ABOOTHMAN
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  • 2005 MERCEDES BENZ C200
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • TURBO
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
Hi Sir.
The drain plug is leaking, and I have to replace it or put in a new washer and the coolant is new.
How can I drain it and put it back?
Thank you
Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 AT 1:17 PM

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Tiny
BORIS K
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Hello,

The easiest way to drain the cooling system is to raise the vehicle in front so that you can access the drain plug. Fit a clean rubber pipe or similar to the drain pipe.
Loosen the drain plug and drain the coolant into a clean container
Once fully drained remove the old drain plug and fit a new one.
Refill the cooling system with the recovered coolant.

A good video:
https://youtu.be/5o6UYo-WfDs?si=B7TriQDhT7Bpsxf5

How to drain and fill:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-flush-and-refill-all-cars

Cheers, Boris
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Thursday, November 2nd, 2023 AT 8:01 AM

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